Following is the complete text of the Manti Utah Temple dedicatory prayer
offered by President Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was rededicated June
14-16, 1985, in nine sessions.

"Almighty and Eternal Father, Creator of heaven and earth and all that they
contain, Thou who art the God and Father of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ, and of the spirits of all living; to Thee, Thy believing children
here present bring our offering, and beseech Thee to grant Thy listening
ear while we dedicate this temple unto Thy most holy name."

These words, addressed to Thee, our Father, opened the prayer of Thy
servant Lorenzo Snow, when in 1888 he dedicated this holy house. We repeat
them on this sacred occasion when we again address Thee in a prayer of
rededication, and reconfirm the pleadings of Thy servant concerning this
beautiful edifice and Thy great eternal work to be done here in behalf of
Thy children of all generations.

Almost a century has passed since this temple was first used. We thank Thee
for the great and marvelous work done herein during those years. The lives
of Thy people have been blessed and sanctified by the ordinances herein
performed. The riches of eternity have been showered upon generations of
Thy saints who have here partaken of the everlasting promises given in Thy
house. The benefits and blessings of these same ordinances have extended to
great concourses beyond the veil that those in that sphere also might go
forward on the way of immortality and eternal life.

Now, after these many years, this house has been renovated and restored.
With great care its former beauty, so carefully crafted by its original
builders, has been brought back. Our present labors have increased our
respect and love for those who built it originally and who sacrificed much
in doing so.

We thank Thee for those who have worked diligently to preserve and restore,
while at the same time improving the function. Bless them, we pray Thee,
for what they have done. We hope, dear Father, that Thou art pleased with
what has been accomplished to renovate and beautify Thy house.

This temple was first dedicated in a season of dark and awesome peril when
the powers of bigotry and the resources of the nation were marshalled
against Thy Church. We thank Thee that this has changed, and that today we
enjoy, for the most part, the respect and good will of thoughtful people
throughout the world. May that good will increase for the strengthening of
Thy kingdom. We have, for a short season, opened the doors of this house to
friends and strangers. Tens of thousands have reverently walked through it
and have spoken with sincere appreciation for what they have seen.

Now, with love for Thee, and acting in the authority of the Holy Priesthood
in us vested, we rededicate to Thee and to Thy Beloved Son, this, the Manti
Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as Thy holy
habitation, and for the accomplishment of Thine eternal purposes.

We rededicate the earth on which it stands and the surrounding grounds with
all of their beauty. We rededicate the foundation resting on the rock of
this mountain. We rededicate the structure to the tops of the towers with
all of the interior rooms, furnishings and fixtures, that all may be
combined into one glorious whole and function for the purposes of its
creation.

Cleanse it of any evil to which it may have been exposed during the season
of its restoration. Rebuke and dismiss any influence out of harmony with
the sacred character of Thy house. Cause Thy Holy Spirit to enter and
pervade all of its rooms and facilities. Sanctify it that all who are
present today, and all who will enter it through the years to come, may
feel the presence of Thy Spirit and recognize that they are in holy
precincts. May they leave behind the cares of the world and be edified when
they enter the portals of this house. May their thoughts be lifted to the
truths of eternity as they participate in the sacred ordinances here to be
administered. May each leave with elevated thoughts and strengthened
resolve to walk in obedience to Thy commandments.

Holy Father, bless all who shall serve here as workers—the temple president
and his counselors, the matron and her assistants, the recorder and members
of the staff, the ordinance workers in every category, and all who have
responsibility of any kind.

We thank Thee for the light of the everlasting gospel restored to the earth
through Thine appointed prophet, Joseph Smith, and for revelation given
through those who have succeeded him in that holy office. We remember
before Thee Thy servant, Spencer W. Kimball, who, because of the
infirmities of age, is unable to be with us on this glorious occasion.
Comfort and sustain him, we pray Thee. Let him feel of the love of Thy
people. Bless all associated with Thy prophet in the work of Thy kingdom.
Reveal unto the First Presidency Thy will concerning Thy Church and Thy
people. Bless the Twelve in their divinely given responsibility to open the
doors of the nations to the preachings of eternal truth. Bless the Seventy
who assist them. Bless the Bishopric with their heavy responsibilities in
temporal affairs. Smile with favor upon Thy faithful saints wherever they
may be throughout the earth.

Frustrate the evil designs of the enemies of Thy work. May their efforts
come to naught. When they would speak in mockery of the sacred ordinances
of Thy house, cause that their words shall become as ashes in their mouths,
while Thy work rolls forward in majesty and power as a great flood to fill
the whole earth with truth and light.

Eternal Father, Judge of the nations, bless the land where stands Thy
temple--this community, the state, the nation. May principles of
righteousness and standards of equity prevail in government. Save this
nation from conquest by any foreign power and from that servitude and decay
which come of sin.

Father in heaven, on this glorious day of rededication we praise Thy holy
name. We plead for forgiveness of pride, evil, and folly. With love we
acknowledge Thee as our Father and our God, and Thy Beloved Son as our
Savior and our Redeemer. Grant us strength and the will to keep Thy
commandments.

May Thy people be magnified and honored as they look to Thee in reverence
and walk in obedience. Help us to help one another, to "succor the weak,
lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees." May we
walk as becomes Thy covenant people.

Hear our prayer, O Father, and grant us Thy peace. Extend our knowledge of
Thy divine plan and purposes. Prosper us as we live honestly with Thee in
the payment of tithes and offerings. May the lands we cultivate be
fruitful. May our flocks and herds increase. May the wisdom of our minds be
enlarged and the labors of our hands be multiplied in good works.

Grant us, Father, Thy divine favor in all things we pray, with everlasting
thanks to Thee, the Great Elohim, in the name of Thine Only Begotten, the
Lamb of God, who gave His life for all mankind, even the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.